Calvary Central Districts Hospital

Permanent Full Time- Clinical Manager - General Wards

• Exciting opportunity to lead our General Ward
• Join one of Australia's number one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey
• Responsible for the day to day management of the General Ward.
• Permanent full-time position
• RN3 Position- Starting from $63.67
• Excellent salary packaging options available

As we look toward a bright and strengthened future, an opportunity has arisen, for an experienced, results-driven leader to join our nursing leadership team at Calvary Central Districts Hospital as the Clinical Manager of the General Ward.

The general ward has 56 Beds and a mix of surgical and medical patients, including a supported palliative care unit, and Higher Observation Unit

As the Clinical Manager, you will be responsible for the operational and clinical management of the ward, coordinating the activity of the nursing staff and associated resources.  

Working in collaboration with medical specialists, you will be responsible for the efficient management, coordination and leadership of the ward team, providing evidence-based and high quality patient centred care. 

The Clinical Manager will ensure that the clinical risk of the unit is minimised through following and maintaining clinical guidelines and policies and ongoing development of high-quality skilled nursing workforce.

What you bring 

• Registered as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nurses Board of South Australia and holds a current Practising Certificate, with a minimum 4 years post graduate experience.
• Holds a relevant tertiary qualification
• Demonstrated Clinical expertise and post graduate qualifications (if appropriate)
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and preparation of educational programs and resource materials.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service and continuous quality improvement.
• Creativity and vision to propose new initiatives and/or change existing practices to meet future organisational and employee needs

If you require any further information please contact 

Kirstie Lockett - Deputy Director of Clinical Services Inpatient Areas– Calvary Central Districts on Kirstie.Lockett@Calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

 Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella